{"product_id":"the-atlas-of-languages-words-around-the-world","title":"The Atlas of Languages: Words Around the World","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Though only a fraction of what the author estimates as up to 8,500 of the languages spoken, whistled, or signed on our planet earn mentions, this work richly rewards even casual browsing--whether readers are more intrigued by its glimpses of the big language picture or just want to know the Icelandic term for \n\u003ci\u003emansplaining\u003c\/i\u003e...Witty and wide-ranging.\"--\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Good for general background information and quick comparison and contrast, this vibrant offering should spark further interest.\"--\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBooklist\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRachel Lancashire\u003c\/b\u003e is a Dutch writer, editor, and journalist with a master's degree in English language and linguistic science. She speaks English and Dutch fluently, German quite well, but her French is a bit rusty. Her favorite words are handkerchief and the Dutch word for \"orange juice\" sinaasappelsap. Lancashire lives in the Netherlands. \n\u003cb\u003eJenny Zemanek\u003c\/b\u003e is a lifelong lover of all things creative. What started with happy scribbles at a young age grew into a pursuit of photography and graphic design before she found a home with illustration and hand-lettering. She lives in Columbus, Ohio, with her husband and two rescue dogs. Zemanek revels in the joys of small decorative details, finding ways to add personality to her work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA beautifully illustrated overview of the history of languages around the world, filled with maps, sidebars, and unusual facts that will satisfy curious kids\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Where did the word \"banana\" originate? What is the world's most secret language? Which word is universally understood? \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This book answers all these questions and more, taking the reader on a journey across the globe to explore the complexity, beauty, and variety of languages. It includes: \n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Fun facts and language trivia \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Beautifully illustrated maps to pore \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Intricate language family trees that show how different languages have grown and connected over time \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Eye-catching infographics \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/span\u003e 05\/01\/2025 (EAN 9781419766831, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eBooklist\u003c\/span\u003e 07\/01\/2025 pg. 60 (EAN 9781419766831, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Lancashire, Rachel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Harry N. Abrams\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2025-07-22\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Juvenile Nonfiction \/ Concepts \/ Words (See Also Headings Under Language Arts)|Juvenile Nonfiction \/ Science \u0026amp; Nature \/ Earth Sciences - Geography|Juvenile Nonfiction \/ History \/ General\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubjects:\u003c\/b\u003e Language and languages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.52 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781419766831\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9781419766831\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harry N. Abrams","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67820059623705,"sku":"SP-9781419766831","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/0380\/5209\/files\/9781419766831_spiral.png?v=1792125856","url":"https:\/\/westbindery.com\/products\/the-atlas-of-languages-words-around-the-world","provider":"West Bindery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}